1. begin your work day at 08:00 and leave each day at 17:00. Several members of your team (from Spain and France) "wander in" well after 08:00, heading directly for coffee. These team members regularly arrive late and rarely offer a morning greeting. You do not respect their lack of punctuality and wonder how you will be able to work with them on the new assignment. You are German, working on a multicultural team in Belgium. You Questions: • What communication barriers are evident in this scenario? • What cultural factors may be related to the barrier(s)?

1. begin your work day at 08:00 and leave each day at 17:00. Several members of your team (from Spain and France) "wander in" well after 08:00, heading directly for coffee. These team members regularly arrive late and rarely offer a morning greeting. You do not respect their lack of punctuality and wonder how you will be able to work with them on the new assignment. You are German, working on a multicultural team in Belgium. You Questions: • What communication barriers are evident in this scenario? • What cultural factors may be related to the barrier(s)?

Understanding Business

12th Edition

ISBN:9781259929434

Author:William Nickels

Publisher:William Nickels

Chapter1: Taking Risks And Making Profits Within The Dynamic Business Environment

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